Author: Transport Topics

Ryder Fleet Management Solutions, a unit of Ryder System Inc., appointed Rich Mohr chief technology officer.

The U.S. average retail price of diesel dropped 1.5 cents to $3.136 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported. Crude oil plunged to $53 a barrel and flirted with a bear market as the tensions surrounding international trade mounted.

The Florida Trucking Association will host what it is billing as the largest Truck Driving Championships in its history June 6-8 in Daytona Beach.

Here’s the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the June 3, 2019 print edition.

The Greenbrier Cos. Inc. appointed Adrian Downes chief financial officer, according to a news release.

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems has reached a 10-year milestone in collision-mitigation technology since the production of its Bendix Wingman ACB — Active Cruise with Braking in 2009.

C.H. Robinson has acquired Italian transportation company Dema Service S.p.A., according to a news release.

Are 6×2 axle configurations a good way to boost the efficiency of heavy-duty trucks, or do the complications outweigh the benefits? The answer varies from one fleet to another.

Independent engine maker Cummins Inc. and truck maker Isuzu Motors announced they are entering into the Isuzu Cummins Powertrain Partnership agreement, which formalizes a business structure for the companies to bring new diesel and diesel-based powertr…

Pitstop, a Toronto prognostics platform for predicting vehicle failures, has received $1.5 million in seed financing, led by Toronto-based venture capital fund Ripple Venture, according to a news release.